Wonderful West Country gems for sale
Charming country houses for sale in the wonderful West Country.


Dorset, £1.625 million Nunswell, Higher Coombe This five-bedroom, late-Victorian house comes with about 11.4 acres, with a flagstone terrace and lawns that stretch down to the spring-fed lake, which has a jetty. The property includes a former stable block, timber outbuildings, a pool, a pump house, paddocks and rough pasture. Savills (01722 426820; https://countrylife.onthemarket.com)
Cornwall, £279,950
1 The Square, Gunnislake A pretty period cottage with exposed stone walls, open fireplaces and exposed beams throughout. Large landscaped gardens and a recently refitted kitchen benefit this cosy property. Abode (01822 367968; https://countrylife.onthemarket.com)
Dorset, £1,450,000 The Manor House, Pimperne This Grade II-listed eight-bedroom house with a secluded garden, set next to the church in the heart of the village, has been recently refurbished. Well-cared-for period features include mullioned windows and an attractive gabled porch. Humberts (01258 452343; https://countrylife.onthemarket.com)
Somerset, £350,000
The Summerhouse, Taunton Timber-framed and Grade II*-listed, the house was built in 1872 as a dedicated billiards room to a nearby property. Within walking distance of the town centre, it has vaulted ceilings, a garden and outbuildings. Humberts (01823 288484; https://countrylife.onthemarket.com)
Somerset, £350,000
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Field House, Oakhill An attractive, end of terrace Georgian home with three double bedrooms and an enclosed courtyard garden. The property is conveniently located a stone’s throw from The Oakhill Inn. Cooper & Tanner (01749 587 947; https://countrylife.onthemarket.com)
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A hopelessly perfect country cottage that's hidden away in one of London's most romantic spots
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By Toby Keel Published
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'The second cosiest cottage in Britain' is on the market in Wiltshire
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By Annabel Dixon Published
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Ten gorgeous thatched cottages for sale across Britain, from under £500,000
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One of the original cottages used on Cadbury's chocolate boxes has come up for sale
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By Lydia Stangroom Published
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A cleverly-converted 14th century village hall that’s taken on a new lease of life in Worcestershire
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By James Fisher Published
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A spectacularly renovated thatched home in a picture-perfect Northamptonshire village
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